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There are various festi-
vals in the Hindu tradi-
tion in which idols are
revered. Prayers are of-
fered to the accompa-
niment of strange
dances during these
festivals, and offerings
are made. The fact is,
however, that these
supposed deities can
neither hear their
prayers nor see their
dances.